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Timeline for Testosterone Injections to Work

Submitted by Robb Bird on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 09:00

Testosterone therapy is not a quick fix that will end or reverse all symptoms of low testosterone overnight, but that does not mean that someone will have to wait months and months before he or she starts to notice positive improvements in their life. How quickly testosterone injections work in the body is going to be subject to how each individual’s system responds to the hormone.

The information highlighted in this article is a guideline of what to expect but is not set in stone. Some people may experience certain results at a faster pace while others may find it takes a little longer to see positive changes. How quickly testosterone therapy works for each person is also, in part, dependent on the steps taken to assist the process by making subtle changes in one’s lifestyle. Getting proper sleep, eating well, and exercising will all help improve the effectiveness of testosterone treatment.

It has been shown that most patients asking how soon testosterone injections work are anticipating tangible results they can see, whether in energy, muscle growth, reduction of stiffness and joint pains, or improved libido. The first result is not one that can be seen, but it is the most important as this is the body achieving balance with testosterone levels becoming normalized within a few days of the first injection.

Most individuals will start to notice significant changes within 4 to 6 weeks of beginning treatment with testosterone injections, but some changes may actually be felt and seen much earlier. The next section will feature a timeline of what to expect, and when – but please remember this is a generalization and each person’s results may differ.

TIMELINE

It helps to have a visual in terms of how quickly testosterone injections start to kick in. The timeline below best illustrates when many of the benefits of treatment for low testosterone levels will begin to be noticeable in one’s life.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM TESTOSTERONE INJECTIONS AFTER ONE YEAR OF TREATMENT

By the end of the first year of treatment for low testosterone, here is what to expect from testosterone injections:

Peak effects of erythropoiesis – red blood cell formation

Improved glycemic control

Stabilized muscle strengthening

Stronger bones

Brighter, happier mood and outlook

Better sex

Improved lean body mass – reduced fat

Deeper sleep

Sharper brain functions

Plateauing of prostate-specific antigen and volume

Improved appearance

Lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels

Increased exercise capacity

The results of testosterone injections can be truly life-changing for someone who experienced debilitating symptoms associated with low testosterone.

HOW FAST DO TESTOSTERONE PILLS/TROCHES START TO WORK?

Testosterone pills are rarely recommended for two reasons:

Testosterone pills go to the stomach, where the digestive enzymes begin to tear apart the medicinal properties of testosterone.

The balance of testosterone pills winds up in the liver, where toxicity can build up and cause health problems.

For these reasons, it isn’t a treatment we recommend.

HOW FAST DOES TESTOSTERONE GEL/CREAM START TO WORK?

We know that most are eager to see and feel positive changes, which is why the question – when will I see results from testosterone – is the most frequently asked.

Those patients who choose not to use injections tend to opt for testosterone gel or cream. The timeline for the gel/cream to work is roughly the same as with the testosterone cypionate results timeline. The benefits may come a bit slower because (unlike testosterone injections where the entire dosage is readily absorbed into the bloodstream) there is no way of knowing exactly how much testosterone is absorbed through the skin.

The initial benefits of improved sex drive, better perception of quality of life, and reduced anxiety will most likely still occur during the first month – just perhaps not to the same degree. Some men and women do feel effects of testosterone quicker with the gel or cream. There is no way of knowing until the treatment is started. Each person’s body processes the various forms of testosterone in a unique way.

To receive further information about how quickly testosterone therapy works, what you can expect from treatment, how to get tested for low testosterone, and what the best type of testosterone for your needs will be, contact us. We offer confidential consultations at no charge to men and women. Call today to learn about our affordable hormone replacement options.